A Cantonese 'mandarin' fan, 19th century. Estimate £500 - 700 (€680 - 960). Photo Bonhams.

With sixteen black lacquered sticks decorated in gilt, the paper fan painted in gouache with a charming arrangement of figures in landscape, the faces embellished with appliqué ivory pieces. 28cm (11in) long

Note: For a comparable painted fan, 19th century, see Hwajeong Museum, Fans from Europe and East Asia, Korea 2002, p. 113, pl. 94.

Bonhams. ASIAN ART, 23 Sep 2015 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE